Florence C. Petersen
January 14, 1931 ~ July 8, 2019
Florence C. Petersen, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away July 8, 2019. Born January 14, 1931 in Providence, Rhode Island, Florence was the daughter of the late Francis M. and Florence (LaPorte) Neary. She was united in marriage to Frederick C. Petersen who preceded her in death on March 8, 2012.
Florence was a graduate of the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing and worked as registered nurse for many years at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield and retired from Arnett Clinic in Lafayette, Indiana in 2000. She was a faithful member of Resurrection Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading and loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
Florence is also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Robert Hueseman.
Survivors include her children, Margaret E. Hueseman of Dillsboro, Indiana, Patricia S. (John) Ginda of West Lafayette, Frederick C. (Judith) Petersen, Jr. of Indianapolis, Susan (Glenn) Litts of Brownsburg, James E. (Bobbi) Petersen of Indianapolis, and Matt (Diane) Petersen of Danville; her brother, Francis Neary of Cranston, Rhode Island; sister, Joan Neary of Providence, Rhode Island; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Florence Petersen from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 445 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Glenns Valley. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Resurrection Lutheran Church; envelopes will be provided. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to the Petersen family.
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Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. May the love and memories you shared with her over the years bring a smile to your face as you think of her each day. May the God of all comfort be with each of you.
I’ll never forget Spending my 2006 spring break with Great Aunt Florence and Uncle Fred at their home in Indianapolis. Loved visiting with them as well as visiting the museum at the Indianapolis Speedway. I also will always be grateful to have visited with both of them during my 2010 road trip to the East Coast with my father. Much love and prayers to the whole family.
Rest In Peace Auntie Florence I treasure the times you and uncle Fred were able to come visit us all here in Rhode Island it was always wonderful to see how much you would enjoy spending time with my mom (your sister) sitting by the ocean. You are now reunited with the love of your life. To all our cousins we are so sorry for your loss may you all find comfort in all your special memories you have of your parents. I am praying that you all get through difficult time. God Bless Robbin Neary Winegar
Please except our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. We hope all the wonderful memories of Auntie Florence are comfort to you as they are to us. Rest In Peace My Beautiful Aunt. Love Always, Michaela, Leonard, Kayla and Leonard Anthony